Job Details

The Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center located in Charleston, SC is searching for a BE/BC General Psychiatrist to join their dynamic healthcare team.

The positions are located at the Savannah, GA, Hinesville, GA and Myrtle Beach, SC Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

Psychiatrist provides comprehensive clinical services to Veterans and their families within the Clinic.

The psychiatrist will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multi-disciplinary setting composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and peer-support specialists.

Therapeutic and clinical services associated with this position will include medication management, treatment planning, and other specialized services as needed. The employee will work closely with his/her colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art mental health care.

Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for exceptionally well qualified candidates

Selected candidate may be eligible for student loan repayment thru the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Participation is based on funds availability.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Citizenship of the United States. Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Completion of a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed

Proficiency in spoken and written English

All applicants must meet the physical requirements established for this position

BENEFITS: Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp